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Indiana Basketball Game Notes – Game 25 vs. Northwestern
2/16/2024 3:55:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Opening Tip
• Indiana University continues its 124th season of competition in men's basketball with a Sunday afternoon clash against the Northwestern Wildcats at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Tip is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Feb. 18, with an FS1 broadcast.
• Northwestern, led by 11th-year head coach Chris Collins, comes in with an overall record of 17-8 and a mark of 8-6 in conference play.
• Fifth-year senior guard Boo Bouie leads the Cats in scoring (19.2 points per game), assists (5.2), and made 3-pointers (60). Junior guard Brooks Barnhizer averages 14.3 points and a team-best 7.0 rebounds per game.
• Fifth-year senior guard Ryan Langborg (11.6 points per game) has made 51 3-pointers on 39.8% shooting. As a team, Northwestern shoots 39.4% from deep on 21.4 attempts per game.
Game Information
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 • 3 p.m. ET
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222) • Bloomington, Ind.
TV: FS1 (Brandon Gaudin, LaPhonso Ellis)
Radio: IU Radio Network (Don Fischer, Errek Suhr, John Herrick)
Series History: Indiana leads, 120-55
Last Meeting: NW 64, IU 62 on Feb. 15, 2023, in Evanston
Series History
• Indiana holds an advantage of 120-55 in a series with Northwestern that spans over 100 years of games dating back to the 1907-08 campaign.
• The 120 wins mark the most for the Hoosiers against any one opponent. IU also owns 100-plus wins over Ohio State (112), Michigan (111), Minnesota (108), and Iowa (107).
• In two games against the Wildcats last season, All-American forward Trayce Jackson-Davis averaged 20.5 points, 17.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 3.0 blocks. The two games were decided by a total of three points.
Last Time Out
• Indiana fell by a final tally of 79-59 at No. 2/2 Purdue on Feb. 10. The Hoosier bench, led by sophomore guard CJ Gunn, outscored the Boilers, 20-15.
• Gunn scored a career-high 13 points on 3-of-4 attempts from the 3-point line. He added two rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes of run.
• Senior guard Trey Galloway posted 10 points, three rebounds, and a game-high seven assists. Sophomore center Kel'el Ware added 11 points and eight rebounds, while freshman forward Mackenzie Mgbako scored 12 points.
Fear of God Alternate Uniforms
• The Indiana men's basketball team will wear alternate uniforms as part of a collaboration with adidas and Fear of God, an influential American luxury brand founded by Jerry Lorenzo in 2011.
• With familial ties to Indiana, content will outline Lorenzo tapping into his heritage, bringing to life the story of Fear of God Athletics, and the brand's inaugural NCAA partnerships.
• The first 100 students at the game will be gifted an exclusive Fear of God Athletics tee, commemorating the occasion.
• Exclusive Indiana T-shirts and hoodies will be available for purchase at FearofGod.com & Confirmed for a limited amount of time.
Big Man Transformation
• Sophomore center Kel'el Ware, a transfer from Oregon, has upped his scoring (from 6.6 points to 14.6), rebounds (4.1 to 9.0, assists (0.5 to 1.7), and field goal percentage (45.7% to 55.8%) in his second season. He leads the Hoosiers in rebounds and blocks in 31 minutes per game.
• Ware has scored at least 10 points in 17 games this year after producing just eight such games as a rookie. The 7-footer has ripped down at least 10 boards nine times this season, including a career-high 17 at Rutgers (Jan. 9).
• In 11 conference games, Ware is averaging 14.5 points on 58.2% (64-of-110) shooting from the floor and 53.3% (8-of-15) from the 3-point line. He is also averaging 9.5 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per night.
• Ware tallied a career-high 28 points on 12-of-13 shooting from the floor in an 89-76 win over Harvard (Nov. 26) in Indianapolis. The 92.3% shooting split marked the highest by a Hoosier with at least 10 made field goals this century.
Follow the Gallo-Way
• Senior guard Trey Galloway is one of four players in the Big Ten to average at least 10.0 points, 3.5 assists, and 1.0 steal per game while committing less than 2.0 turnovers per outing. He joins A.J. Hoggard (Michigan State), Bruce Thornton (Ohio State), and Tony Perkins (Iowa) on the exclusive list.
• Galloway has dished out 66 total assists (5.1 per game) in his last 13 outings dating back to Dec. 21, 2023, to go against just 26 turnovers (2.54 assist-to-turnover ratio). For his career, the Hoosiers are 13-4 in the 17 games 'Gallo' has handed out at least five dimes.
• He is averaging a career-best 11.1 points per game, including a career-high 28 points against No. 2/2 Kansas (Dec. 16). He converted 12-of-17 shots in the contest. He scored a Big Ten career-high 25 points (19 in the second half) at Ohio State (Feb. 6) while leading IU to an 18-point comeback victory.
Hoosiers Lose to Boilers in Mackey Arena
• Indiana dropped a 79-59 contest at No. 2/2 Purdue on Feb. 10. Three Hoosier starters reached double figures in freshman forward Mackenzie Mgbako (12 points), sophomore center Kel'el Ware (11), and senior guard Trey Galloway (10).
• Sophomore guard CJ Gunn scored a career-high 13 points on 3-of-4 shooting from behind the arc. He also dished out three assists in 20 minutes off the bench. Gunn and fifth-year senior forward Anthony Walker combined for 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the floor. The duo helped IU's bench outscore the Boilers, 20-15.
Galloway, Reneau Erase 18-Point Lead at OSU
• Senior guard Trey Galloway scored a Big Ten career-high 25 points and six rebounds in IU's come-from-behind victory at Ohio State on Feb. 6. Gallo posted 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting and four assists in the second half. His final assist came on a drive-and-kick to a wide-open, corner 3-pointer from senior guard Anthony Leal with 22 seconds remaining to give Indiana the 74-73 lead.
• Leal scored the final five Hoosier points, including a pair of free throws with 2 seconds to play to seal the 76-73 road victory.
• Sophomore forward Malik Reneau charted his second-career double-double with a game-high 26 points and a career-high 14 rebounds. The game marked his sixth 20-point effort of the season.
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#GoIU
• Indiana University continues its 124th season of competition in men's basketball with a Sunday afternoon clash against the Northwestern Wildcats at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Tip is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Feb. 18, with an FS1 broadcast.
• Northwestern, led by 11th-year head coach Chris Collins, comes in with an overall record of 17-8 and a mark of 8-6 in conference play.
• Fifth-year senior guard Boo Bouie leads the Cats in scoring (19.2 points per game), assists (5.2), and made 3-pointers (60). Junior guard Brooks Barnhizer averages 14.3 points and a team-best 7.0 rebounds per game.
• Fifth-year senior guard Ryan Langborg (11.6 points per game) has made 51 3-pointers on 39.8% shooting. As a team, Northwestern shoots 39.4% from deep on 21.4 attempts per game.
Game Information
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 • 3 p.m. ET
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (17,222) • Bloomington, Ind.
TV: FS1 (Brandon Gaudin, LaPhonso Ellis)
Radio: IU Radio Network (Don Fischer, Errek Suhr, John Herrick)
Series History: Indiana leads, 120-55
Last Meeting: NW 64, IU 62 on Feb. 15, 2023, in Evanston
Series History
• Indiana holds an advantage of 120-55 in a series with Northwestern that spans over 100 years of games dating back to the 1907-08 campaign.
• The 120 wins mark the most for the Hoosiers against any one opponent. IU also owns 100-plus wins over Ohio State (112), Michigan (111), Minnesota (108), and Iowa (107).
• In two games against the Wildcats last season, All-American forward Trayce Jackson-Davis averaged 20.5 points, 17.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 3.0 blocks. The two games were decided by a total of three points.
Last Time Out
• Indiana fell by a final tally of 79-59 at No. 2/2 Purdue on Feb. 10. The Hoosier bench, led by sophomore guard CJ Gunn, outscored the Boilers, 20-15.
• Gunn scored a career-high 13 points on 3-of-4 attempts from the 3-point line. He added two rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes of run.
• Senior guard Trey Galloway posted 10 points, three rebounds, and a game-high seven assists. Sophomore center Kel'el Ware added 11 points and eight rebounds, while freshman forward Mackenzie Mgbako scored 12 points.
Fear of God Alternate Uniforms
• The Indiana men's basketball team will wear alternate uniforms as part of a collaboration with adidas and Fear of God, an influential American luxury brand founded by Jerry Lorenzo in 2011.
• With familial ties to Indiana, content will outline Lorenzo tapping into his heritage, bringing to life the story of Fear of God Athletics, and the brand's inaugural NCAA partnerships.
• The first 100 students at the game will be gifted an exclusive Fear of God Athletics tee, commemorating the occasion.
• Exclusive Indiana T-shirts and hoodies will be available for purchase at FearofGod.com & Confirmed for a limited amount of time.
Big Man Transformation
• Sophomore center Kel'el Ware, a transfer from Oregon, has upped his scoring (from 6.6 points to 14.6), rebounds (4.1 to 9.0, assists (0.5 to 1.7), and field goal percentage (45.7% to 55.8%) in his second season. He leads the Hoosiers in rebounds and blocks in 31 minutes per game.
• Ware has scored at least 10 points in 17 games this year after producing just eight such games as a rookie. The 7-footer has ripped down at least 10 boards nine times this season, including a career-high 17 at Rutgers (Jan. 9).
• In 11 conference games, Ware is averaging 14.5 points on 58.2% (64-of-110) shooting from the floor and 53.3% (8-of-15) from the 3-point line. He is also averaging 9.5 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per night.
• Ware tallied a career-high 28 points on 12-of-13 shooting from the floor in an 89-76 win over Harvard (Nov. 26) in Indianapolis. The 92.3% shooting split marked the highest by a Hoosier with at least 10 made field goals this century.
Follow the Gallo-Way
• Senior guard Trey Galloway is one of four players in the Big Ten to average at least 10.0 points, 3.5 assists, and 1.0 steal per game while committing less than 2.0 turnovers per outing. He joins A.J. Hoggard (Michigan State), Bruce Thornton (Ohio State), and Tony Perkins (Iowa) on the exclusive list.
• Galloway has dished out 66 total assists (5.1 per game) in his last 13 outings dating back to Dec. 21, 2023, to go against just 26 turnovers (2.54 assist-to-turnover ratio). For his career, the Hoosiers are 13-4 in the 17 games 'Gallo' has handed out at least five dimes.
• He is averaging a career-best 11.1 points per game, including a career-high 28 points against No. 2/2 Kansas (Dec. 16). He converted 12-of-17 shots in the contest. He scored a Big Ten career-high 25 points (19 in the second half) at Ohio State (Feb. 6) while leading IU to an 18-point comeback victory.
Hoosiers Lose to Boilers in Mackey Arena
• Indiana dropped a 79-59 contest at No. 2/2 Purdue on Feb. 10. Three Hoosier starters reached double figures in freshman forward Mackenzie Mgbako (12 points), sophomore center Kel'el Ware (11), and senior guard Trey Galloway (10).
• Sophomore guard CJ Gunn scored a career-high 13 points on 3-of-4 shooting from behind the arc. He also dished out three assists in 20 minutes off the bench. Gunn and fifth-year senior forward Anthony Walker combined for 19 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the floor. The duo helped IU's bench outscore the Boilers, 20-15.
Galloway, Reneau Erase 18-Point Lead at OSU
• Senior guard Trey Galloway scored a Big Ten career-high 25 points and six rebounds in IU's come-from-behind victory at Ohio State on Feb. 6. Gallo posted 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting and four assists in the second half. His final assist came on a drive-and-kick to a wide-open, corner 3-pointer from senior guard Anthony Leal with 22 seconds remaining to give Indiana the 74-73 lead.
• Leal scored the final five Hoosier points, including a pair of free throws with 2 seconds to play to seal the 76-73 road victory.
• Sophomore forward Malik Reneau charted his second-career double-double with a game-high 26 points and a career-high 14 rebounds. The game marked his sixth 20-point effort of the season.
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